Students & Residents

Aspiring Docs

Aspiring Docs provides resources and inspiration to help you get started on your path to medicine.

Learn how to get medically related experience, prepare for the application process, and get inspired by personal stories from medical students, residents, and physicians.

Aspiring Docs Fact Sheets

Learn about the basics of getting started on a path to medicine.

Inspiring Stories

There's a story behind every application. Read about some of the inspiring journeys others have made from applicant to medical student to physician.

Ask a Med Student Video Series

Medical students answer questions about their path to medical school, what med school courses are like, patient experiences, and more.

Ask the Experts

Hear from experts in various fields on topics such as exploring medical careers, preparing for medical school interviews, and finding a mentor.

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Aspiring Docs Diaries

Diary of a Med Student

Catherine Banh | December 2, 2021

During my first week of medical school I was excited, but also scared. I was scared that someone would realize I did not belong there, and that the admissions committee had made a mistake. I had that distressing feeling even a couple weeks after school started, until I realized no one was thinking this about me in their mind. […]

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Getting Into Medical School Brochure

The AAMC offers trusted resources and services to help you navigate the journey from premed to residency and beyond.

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